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April 25, 2022

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Alhambra City Council

MINUTES
Regular Meeting

ALHAMBRA CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers , 1 1 1 South First Street
April 25 , 2022
6:0 0 p.m.

ROLL CALL: At 6: 3 8 p.m., on Monday, April 25 , 2022, the Alhambra City Council met in Council Chambers and virtually via Zoom.

PRESENT: LEE, M AZA , P É REZ , ANDRADE-STADLER , MALONEY ABSENT: NONE
Officials Present in person and via Zoom : City Manager Binnquist, City Attorney Montes, Assistant City Manager Garcia, Deputy City Manager Stover, City Clerk Myles, Director of Finance Lieu, Director of Public Works/ Utilities Ray, Director of Parks and Recreation Macias, Director of Library LohGuan, Marketing and Communications Specialist Nguyen, Director of Community Development Ho, Fire Chief Ragusa, Police Chief Fraser, Director of Human Resources Ko, Lieutenant Seki

READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES
Government Code Section 36934 requires that all ordinances be read in full prior to City Council taking action on the ordinance. By listing the ordinance title on the Council agenda, Council may determine that the title has been read.

Action Taken: On motion of Ms. PÉREZ , seconded by Ms. ANDRADE-STADLER , the City Council determined that the titles to all ordinances which appeared on this public agenda had been read, and waived further reading. Hearing no objections, the Mayor so ordered.

Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: LEE, MAZA, PÉREZ, ANDRADE-STADLER, MALONEY
Noes : NONE

Absent: NONE

CEREMONIALS

1. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE: MARIA CONCHITA BA Ñ UELOS – F2M22-3 Mayor MALONEY and the City Council, on behalf of the citizens of Alhambra, wishe d to recognize and commend Maria Conchita Ba ñ uelos who recently completed a full, 8-year term on the HCDA Citizen Advisory Committee for her dedicated service to the City of Alhambra. Mayor Maloney present ed a Certificate of Service plaque to Ms. Ba ñ uelos for her outstanding work for the City.

Public Comment: L ewis M CCAMMON , via Z oom, tha nked Ms. Ba ñ uelos for her many years of service on the Commission.
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2. PROCLAMATION: ARBOR DAY – F2M2 2-3
Ratified the action of Mayor MALONEY in proclaiming April 29, 2022 , as ARBOR DAY in Alhambra. Mayor Maloney presented the Arbor Day proclamation to Director of Parks & Recreation Michael Macias.

PRESENTATIONS

3. FINANCIAL & ECONOMIC ANALYSIS FOR WEST VALLEY BOULEVARD – F2M21-60 Director of Community Development HO introduced the item and Ro ger DALE, the Natelson Dale Group, Inc., made a PowerPoint presentation . In an effort to increase economic development in the City, the City Council identified a goal of completing an economic study as part of the 2021-2022 Strategic Plan. On August 9, 202 1 , the City Council awarded a contract to the Natelson Dale Group to prepare a financial and economic study with the goal of providing a focused market analysis to quantify potential demand for new uses along the West Valley Boulevard Corridor between Marengo Avenue to the east and the City limits to the west. The Natelson Dale Group analyzed the economic feasibility of future development along the West Valley Boulevard Corridor and provided the City Council with a presentation of their findings .

Public Comment:
1) Lewis MCCAMMON, via Zoom, enc ouraged the City to seek feedback from residents in the project area.
2) John BWARIE, via Zoom, representing the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce, expressed his support for the revitalization of the West Valley Boulevard Corridor .

Discussion : Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER noted that the area around Fremont Ave nue is in need of a refreshed look and she would like to see more walkability in the project area due to the lack of parking . Mr. DALE discussed the challenges of finding additional parking in that area. Council discussed the potential re-zoning that would have to occur in the project area. Councilmember PEREZ discussed active transportation options for the project and noted that she would like to see economic development opportunities to leverage the student population at Cal State Los Angeles. Councilmember LEE suggested that additional public outreach and workshops be offered for this project.

Councilmember MAZA noted that it would be beneficially to look at examples of other cities that have implemented similar revitalization projects and noted his support for additional public outreach. Mayor MALONEY inquired about the number of potential housing identified in the project and Mr. DALE noted it ’s a conservative number related to the City ’s regional housing needs assessment (RHNA) numbers. Mayor MALONEY noted that smaller footprint businesses would be beneficial in this project area as opposed to big box stores.

Action Taken : City Council received and ordered filed the informational report.

4. THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM ’S HISTORIC CONTEXT STATEMENT – F2M20-51
Director of Community Development HO introduced the item and Heather GOERS, 3 4- 25 -22
Historic Resources Group, presented a PowerPoint presentation which is one file in the City Clerk ’s office . On March 14, 2022, the City ’s consultant, Historic Resources Group, provided the City Council with a presentation to facilitate discussion on the Historic Context Statement and the Council provided positive feedback. Since that meeting, Historic Resources Group provided the Planning Commission with a presentation on the Draft Historic Context Statement. Historic Resources Group provided the City Council with a presentation on public input from the Planning Commission meeting and the final document and briefly discuss the scope and themes contained within the document. The presentation of the Historic Context Statement provided the City Council with an opportunity to provide input and feedback on the final document.

Public Comment:
1) Chris OLSON , Planning Commissioner, expressed her support for the historic context statement.
2) Oscar AMARO suggested that Planning Commission meetings be televised in the future.
3) Lewis MCCAMMON, via Zoom, suggested that Planning Commission meetings be televised in the future and expressed his support for the proposed historic context statement.

Discussion: The Council thanked Ms. GOERS for the detailed presentation and the his torical facts behind the City. The Council discussed some of the historic resources in the City and inquired about next steps in the process. Ms. GOERS noted how they used the his toric resources in the City to complete the context statement and discussed next steps in the process that includes outreach, a city-wide survey, and a historic preservation ordinance.

Action Taken: City Council received and ordered filed the informational report and by consensus, provided direction to move forward with the project.

5. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. O2M22-4803 IMPLEMENTING AB 481 AND APPROVING A POLICY FOR THE USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT BY THE ALHAMBRA POLICE DEPARTMENT – F2M22-41, O2M22-4803 City Attorney MONTES delivered a staff report. Effective January 1, 2022, Assembly Bill 481 require d legislative bodies to adopt ordinances approving military equipment use policies before law enforcement agencies can continue to engage in specified activities related to the use of what the state legislature has now defined as “military equipment ” in Government Code §7070. The Alhambra Police Department has several pieces of equipment that qualify as “military equipment ” in inventory and engages in critical public safety activities in coordination with other local jurisdictions. The proposed ordinance would approve a Military Equipment Use Policy that meets the relevant requirements of AB 481. As required by Government Code §7071(b), the proposed policy was posted on April 7, 2022 on the Department ’s website and would remain there for 30 days prior to the Council ’s consideration of the second reading of this ordinance approving the City ’s policy.

If adopted, the Police Department would be responsible for ensuring that all provisions of Government Code §§7071 and 7072 are met. The Council would be required by law to review the ordinance and policy at least annually and have the opportunity to renew it or make any necessary changes.
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Public Comment: None
Discussion: Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER in quired if this requirement is meant to limit the escalation of equipment that is lethal , discussed the reporting of certain equipment and inquired how this would affect individuals who own drones . Lieutenant Tai SEKI responded to the questions and noted this requirement is mean t to provide additional transparency to the public and that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA ) would be regulating drones. Councilmember PÉREZ inquired about the “included but not limited to ” language in the Ordinance and Lieutenant SEKI noted that its beneficial to leave the language more open to adapt for changes in the future. Councilmember LEE noted that she expect ed more detail in future reporting years. Council expressed their support for the recommendation and the work done by staff.

Action Taken: City Council declared introduced for its first reading the following ordinance entitled:

Ordinance No. O2M22-4803 : An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Alhambra implementing AB 481 and approving a policy for the use of military equipment by the Alhambra Police Department
which ordinance will return for a second reading and adoption at the next regular Council meeting.

Vote: Moved: LEE Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes : MAZA, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, PÉREZ, MALONEY
Noes : NONE

Absent: NONE
CONSENT AGENDA (Item Nos. 6 -1 5 )
All other items listed under the Consent Agenda were considered by the City Council to be routine and were enacted by one motion.

6. ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA WATER AND WASTEWATER

ARREARAGE PAYMENT PROGRAM THROUGH FUNDING FROM THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD – F2M22-18, M2M22-48
On February 8, 2022, staff applied to the California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program (Program). The Program was developed to assist sewer systems that accrued residential and commercial customer arrearages during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The City previously received funding in the amount of $194,233.67 for the water portion of the program. The bill payment relief period was from March 4, 2020 to June 15, 2021.

The City would receive a payment of $84,406.92, the initial estimate staff requested in the Program pre-application survey. The Program require d water systems to allocate the funds a credit to customers within 60 days of receiving funds and notify the customers in writing the amount credited. Customers do not have to repay any payments received. The awarded Grant funds were only allowed to cover water charges for accounts that were billed during the COVID-19 pandemic relief period. Once approved, staff would credit all eligible delinquent water accounts during the eligible period and notify each account holder of the amount credited to their account per the grant guidance guidelines.

Discussion : None
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Action Taken: City Council accept ed a grant from the California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program through funding from the State Water Resources Control Board in the amount of $84,406.92 to pay delinquent sewer bills; direct ed the Finance Director to increase revenue account 404.00.42806 and expense account 404.80.8681.68088 by $84,406.92; and , direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M22-48 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, MALONEY
Noes : NONE

Absent: NONE

7. AWARD CONTRACT: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE

WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT ON WESTMINSTER AVENUE, ORANGE GROVE AVENUE AND CONCORD AVENUE – F2M22-28, RFP2M22-3 , C2M22-16, M2M22-49
On February 28, 2022, the City Council approved the distribution of a Request for Proposals RFP2M22-3 for Professional Engineering Design Services for the Water Main Replacement Project on Westminster Avenue, Orange Grove Avenue, and Concord Avenue. This project would replace the existing four-inch and six-inch cast iron water mains with new 8 -inch ductile iron water mains. Staff reviewed a total of five proposals.

Elie Farah, Inc. was selected based on their distinguished qualifications, experience, reputation, responsiveness, availability, and cost.

Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council a ward ed a contract, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, by and between the City of Alhambra and Elie Farah, Inc. for Professional Engineering Design Services for the Water Main Replacement Project on Westminster Avenue, Orange Grove Avenue and Concord Avenue in an amount not to exceed $47,896.00 ; and , direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. ( M2M22-49 )
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, MALONEY
Noes : NONE

Absent: NONE

8. RESOLUTION ADOPTING A COMPLETE STREETS POLICY TO ACHIEVE AN INTERGRATED TRANSPORTATION NETWORK – F2M22-33, R2M22-22 Per Council ’s direction, as part of the 2021- 20 22 Strategic Plan, the Council requested prioritizing the safety, health, and security of its residents, businesses, employees and visitors through the implementation of a Complete Streets strategy. A complete street is a transportation facility that is planned, designed, constructed, operated, and maintained to provide comfortable and convenient mobility, and improve accessibility and connectivity to essential community destinations for all users, regardless of whether they are travelling as pedestrians, bicyclists, public transportation riders, or drivers. Complete streets shift the focus of transportation planning and project development from vehicle movement as the primary goal to the movement of people and goods. By the proposed resolution, 6 4- 25 -22
Alhambra committed to transportation projects that include complete streets features that provide safe and accessible options for people walking, biking, and taking transit. The commitment expand ed the availability of transportation options to help meet the state ’s climate, health, and equity goals.

Discussion : None
Action Taken : City Council adopt ed Resolution No. R2M22-22 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Alhambra adopting a Complete Streets Policy to achieve an integrated transportation network with infrastructure and design that allows safe and convenient travel along and across streets for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, persons with disabilities, and motorists .

Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, MALONEY
Noes : NONE

Absent: NONE

9. RESOLUTION RE AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY ’S BOARDS

AND COMMISSIONS TO IMPLEMENT TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY FOR CONDUCTING PUBLIC MEETINGS PURSUANT TO AB 361 – F2M20-33, R2M22-23 During COVID, the City conducted meetings offering teleconferencing accessibility to members of the public, City Council, members of City boards and commissions, City staff and consultants. The executive orders authorizing such meetings lapsed on September 30, 2021, replaced with legislation in the form of AB 361. AB 361 was signed into law by the Governor on September 16, 2021, which went into effect immediately as urgency legislation (codified under Government Code § 54953), and waived certain provisions of the Brown Act in order to allow local agencies to continue to meet remotely. Specifically, the bill allow ed remote teleconference flexibility, but only when there was a state of emergency that made it unsafe to meet in person. The City already implemented the requirements of AB 361 for conducting public meetings and is in full compliance, thus there would be no change of the currently established procedures. The Council made the necessary findings for the conduct of teleconferenced accessible meetings via Resolution No. R2M21-42 adopted on October 25, 2021 . The proposed Resolution again made the required findings under AB 361, and if adopted, it would allow the City to continue to offer teleconference accessibility for public meetings, to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, as well as during other state-proclaimed emergencies, such as earthquakes or wildfires, where physical attendance may present a risk.

Public Comment:
1) Chris OLSON , Planning Commissioner, expressed her support for virtual meeting options for all City Boards and Commission meetings.
2) Louis MCCAMMON, via Zoom, prov ided an update on COVID-19 numbers in the City and expressed his support for virtual meeting options for City Boards and Commission meetings.
3) Lucy BAÑUELOS , via Zoom, expressed s upport for virtual meeting options for City Boards and Commission meetings.
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Public Comment received via email and on file in the City Clerk ’s Office: Cliff BENDER, via email, expressed support for virtual meeting options for City Boards and Commission meetings.

Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council adopt ed Resolution No. R2M2 2-23 : A Resolution of the City Council of the City o f Alhambra reauthorizing the City Council, and the City ’s Boards a nd Commissions to implement teleconference accessibility for conducting public meetings pursuant to AB 361
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, MALONEY
Noes : NONE

Absent: NONE

10. RESCIND CONTRACT AND ISSUE A NEW NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 7 -YARD DUMP TRUCK – F2M21-6A, C2M21-29, N2M22-50, M2M2 2 - 50 On April 12, 2021, the City Council approved the distribution of Notice Inviting Bids for the purchase of a 7-Yard Dump Truck for the Public Works Division. On May 24, 2021 a contract was awarded to Wondries Fleet Group in the amount of $102, 972.00. In a letter dated March 9, 2022, Wondries Fleet Group stated that they were unable to fulfill the contract . Specifications have been prepared for the purchase of a new dump truck. Staff reviewed and approved the specifications, which were available for review in addition to the bid notice and bid instructions.

Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council rescind ed the contract awarded to Wondries Fleet Group (C2M21-29) for the purchase of a 7 -Yard Dump Truck ; authorize d staff to circula te a new Notice Inviting Bids (N2M22-50) for the purchase of a 7 -Yard Dump Truck, with bids due no later than 10:30 a.m. on May 1 9 , 2022; and , direct ed staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council ’s action. (M2M22- 50 ) Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, MALONEY
Noes : NONE

Absent: NONE

11. RESOLUTION APPROVING A REVISED CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR POLICE SERGEANT – F2M22-2, R2M22-24
Municipal Code Section 2.48.070 (B) provides that before a class specification becomes effective or other changes are made to the City ’s Classification Plan, it shall first be approved by the City Council. As needed, staff will conduct a review of class specifications to ensure that job requirements remain relevant and current. Staff recommend ed offering an additional qualifying requisite for the Education and Experience requirements section of the police sergeant class specification. No changes to the salary were proposed. Staff discussed and review ed the changes to the police sergeant class specification with the 8 4- 25 -22
Alhambra Police Officers ’ Association (APOA) and the APOA was in agreement with the proposed changes
Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council adopt ed Resolution No. R2M22-24 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council a pproving a revised class specification for police sergeant
Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, MALONEY
Noes : NONE

Absent: NONE

12. PE RSONNEL ACTIONS – F2M22-2
Discussion : None
Action Taken : City Council ratif ied the actions of the City Manager set forth in that certain Personnel Actions document dated April 25, 2022, showing the various appointments, classifications, salary changes, etc., since the last City Council meeting.

Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, MALONEY
Noes : NONE

Absent: NONE

13. TREASURER ’S REPORT – F2M22 -1
Discussion : None
Action Taken : City Council receive d and file d as submitted the Treasurer's Report prepared by the Director of Finance for the month of March 2022, listing all of the City' s investments as of March 31, 2022 .

Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, MALONEY
Noes : NONE

Absent: NONE
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Discussion : None
Action Taken: City Council review ed and approve d as submitted the Minutes of the September 14, 2020 , regular meeting of the Alhambra City Council.

Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, MALONEY
Noes : NONE

Absent: NONE
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15. NOVEMBER 8, 202 2 ALHAMBRA GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION: ADOPTION OF

AN ORDINANCE CALLING THE ELECTION AND OF A RESOLUTION REGARDING

CONSOLIDATION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD THAT SAME DATE IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY – F2M22-38, O2M22-4802, R2M22-21 On April 11, 2022 , the City Council introduced for first reading Ordinance No. O2M22-4802 providing for a General Municipal Election to be held on November 8, 2022 for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters the following named officers:

City of Alhambra
Councilperson of the First District, full term
Councilperson of the Second District, full term
Councilperson of the Fifth District, full term
Pursuant to the Alhambra Charter as recently amended by Measure V in 2020, these offices shall be nominated from and elected by districts. The Alhambra City Charter provides that General Municipal Elections shall be consolidated with the Statewide General Elections to be held on the first Tuesday following the first Monday of every even-numbered year; hence, the next General Municipal Election for the City of Alhambra, will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 . The City of Alhambra historically has consolidated its General Municipal Elections with those held on the same date in the County of Los Angeles. Based on economies of scale, such consolidation has resulted in considerable cost savings for the City . Therefore, staff requests that the City Council adopt the ordinance calling the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election as well as a resolution regarding consolidation with the Statewide General Election to be held that same day in Los Angeles County.

Discussion : None
Action Taken : C ity Council, by one motion, take the following actions:

1. Declare d introduced for its second reading and adopt the following ordinance entitled:

Ordinance No. O2M22-4802 : An Ordinance of the Alhambra City Council providing for a General Municipal Election in said city to be held on November 8, 2022 and providing for the consolidation of the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election, said election being held for the election of the following city officials, to wit: Councilperson of the First District, full term; Councilperson of the Second District, full term; and, Councilperson of the Fifth District, full term; and,

2. Adopt ed Resolution No. R2M22-21 entitled: A Resolution of the Alhambra City Council requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to order the consolidation of an Alhambra General Municipal Election to be held on November 8, 2022 with the Statewide General Election to be held in Los Angeles County the same day, to authorize the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to canvass the returns of said General Municipal Election and to request that the Registrar of Voters of said County be permitted to render specified services to the City of Alhambra relating to the conduct of said General Municipal Election pursuant to Elections Code Section 10403
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Vote: Moved: PÉREZ Seconded: ANDRADE-STADLER
Ayes: PÉREZ, LEE, ANDRADE-STADLER, MAZA, MALONEY
Noes : NONE

Absent: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - F2M22-4
1) Rodney CASTILLO, represent ing the Alhambra Police Officers Association, requested that the City Council pass a vote of no confidence in the Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón . 2) Jose QUINONES, representing the Alhambra Police Officers Association, requested that the City Council pass a vote of no confidence in the Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón . 3) Kathy CAD Y expressed concern with Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón ’s policies and decision making in relation to crime in the County and asked the City Council pass a vote of no confidence in Mr. Gascón .
4) Lucy BAÑUELOS , via Zoom, inquired if there ’s been a traffic study done on the roundabout in her neighborhood , asked if there is an update on the Villages lawsuit, requested that the City Council pass a vote of no confidence in the Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón .

Public Comment received via email and on file in the City Clerk ’s Office: Alicia O. CARRAZA , via email, provided documentation of an alleged illicit business operation at 2401 W. Main St.

COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS) F2M2 2 -7 Councilmember MAZA briefly discussed crime in the City and his support for the Alhambra Police Departmen t and expressed his support for a vote of no confidence in District Attorney Gascón .

Councilmember PÉREZ briefly discussed Ms. BAÑUELOS comment regarding the roundabout in her neighborhood, she asked the City Manager to explain the guidelines for AB 361. City Manager BINNQUEST discussed the regulations and potential solutions for additional virtual meeting capabilities. City Attorney Montes went over the regulations of AB 361. Councilmember PÉREZ noted that she would support going completely zoom for Boards and Commission meetings. City Manager BINNQUEST noted that staff will bring an item to a future meeting .

Vice Mayor ANDRADE-STADLER noted that the Council cares about the public safety of its residents and stated that the Alhambra Police Department needs to provide a comprehensive report on crim es since District Attorney Gascón has taken office before she can decide on a vote of no confidence.

Councilmember LEE stated a presentation on crime by Police Chief FRASER would be beneficial for the Council.

Councilmember PÉREZ noted that it would be beneficial to have a meeting with District Attorney Gascón to discuss the issues at hand.

Mayor MALONEY expressed support for a detailed presentation regarding recent crime and noted that crime has been going up on a local, state, and national level . He discussed the upcoming 626 Golden Street event. He wished everyone a Happy Earth Day and Arbor Day. 11 4- 25 -22
ADJOURNMENT: At 9: 43 p.m . there being no further business for the Council to transact, the Mayor, with the consent of the City Council , adjourned their meeting to the next regul ar meeting of the Alhambra City Council is scheduled for Monday, May 9 , 202 2 at 6:00 p.m.

LAUREN MYLES, CMC

CITY CLERK

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